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Changes coming soon to GED requirements

Those studying to earn their general education degree must complete their exams by Dec. 31 to keep the credits they have earned.

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Updated: 6:31 PM CST Nov 7, 2013

Changes coming soon to GED requirements

Those studying to earn their general education degree must complete their exams by Dec. 31 to keep the credits they have earned.

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Updated: 6:31 PM CST Nov 7, 2013

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WEBVTT IMAGINE LIFE - WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. THAT'S A REALITY FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE METRO. NOW FOR ADULTS TRYING TO EARN THEIR G-E-D... THERE ARE MAJOR CHANGES ON THE WAY - WITH A DECEMBER DEADLINE LOOMING. K-E-T-V NEWSWATCH 7'S JEREMY MASKEL IS TRACKING THIS STORY..ONLY ON 7. MELISSA AND ROB -- THOSE CHANGES ARE COMING IN JANUARY 20-14. TO KEEP THE CREDITS THEY'VE EARNED -- PEOPLE NEED TO FINISH áALL THE CURRENT G-E-D EXAMS BY THE END OF THE YEAR! IT'S A DAUNTING TASK. AT LEAST ONE METRO NON- PROFIT IS SEEING A HUGE RISE IN TRAFFIC - LOOKING FOR HELP -- TO GET ALL THAT WORK DONE. ( it's really been a life changing experience for me. ) FOR MORE THAN 20 HOURS EACH WEEK... YOU'LL FIND DEBORAH SALCEDO INSIDE OMAHA'S LITERACY CENTER. SHE'S STUDYING - FOR THE FINAL OF FIVE TESTS - TO EARN HER G-E-D. ( i've got all the one-on-one help here I need, which has really helped build my confidence. ) SHE'S ONE OF áMANY - STARING DOWN A DECEMBER DEADLINE - TO FINSH ALL FIVE EXAMS ... BEFORE THE RULES CHANGE - AND STUDENTS LOSE THEIR CREDITS - JANUARY 1-ST.( I was a little overwhelmed and worried at first but my great teachers here, they helped ease the stress level ) KIRSTEN CASE RUNS THE LITERACY CENTER... SHE SUMS UP THE TEST'S CHANGES LIKE THIS: FIRST: THE EXAMS FOCUS IS SHIFTING TO COLLEGE AND JOB READINESS. SECOND: THE COSTS ARE GOING UP. THIRD: IT'S ALL GOING ONLINE - INSTEAD OF PEN AND PAPER. G-E-D ADMINISTRATORS SAY - THE GOAL IS TO MAKE THE DIPLOMA A LAUNCHING PAD FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. CASE CONDENDS - IT COMES WITH EXTRA BURDENS.( a lot of the students that we see come in have such low literacy skills, that it's really difficult to get them to the point where they can pass the test, let alone be at the level of being ready for college. ) TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE WHO áCAN EARN THEIR DIPLOMA THIS YEAR - áDOES... THE LITERACY CENTER'S ADDED TEACHERS, CLASSES, EVEN AN ACCELERATED PROGRAM TO HELP.( i'm going to do it.I know I can do it. I have the confidence I can do this because this is something I really want. ) GIVING PEOPLE LIKE MICHELLE LOCKWOOD -- AND DEB SALCEDO - A SHOT AT BETTER JOBS... EVEN THE CHANCE TO HELP áTHEIR OWN KIDS - WITH THEIR HOMEWORK. AND THE LITERACY CENTER JUST RECEIVED A GRANT TO INCORPORATE áMORE TECHNOLOGY INTO ITS LESSONS, ESPECIALLY FOR G-E-D STUDENTS. FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL áNOT BE ABLE TO FINISH EXAMS BY THE END OF THE YEAR - STAFF HAVE ALREADY STARTED THEIR FOCUS ON MEETING THE NEW REQUIREMENTS.

Changes coming soon to GED requirements

Those studying to earn their general education degree must complete their exams by Dec. 31 to keep the credits they have earned.